NATURE
The Killing Joke: the dangers of laughing gas
Aug 19, 2017
Written by
Marco Magrini
Geographical’s regular look at the world of climate change. This month, Marco Magrini looks at the melting permafrost
Fooling fish – how plastic is attracting sealife
Aug 18, 2017
Written by
Lauren James
The effect of plastics on the world’s oceans is posing a more threatening future for marine life than previously thought – fish are not accidentally consuming plastics, rather attraction is fuelling their consumption
The Grand Tour: photographing antiquities
Aug 16, 2017
Written by
Keith Wilson
Camera technology may have come a long way since the early days of photography inspired travellers to capture the world on film. But when it comes to photographing ancient sites, we can still learn a lot from the old masters
The Nuclear Power Struggle
Aug 03, 2017
Written by
Mark Rowe
The UK appears to be embracing nuclear, a huge U-turn on government policy from just two years ago. Yet this seems to be going against the grain globally. Can nuclear help countries meet their commitments to the Paris treaty?
National symbols: the demise of iconic wildlife
Aug 01, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Despite their high profiles, most of the world’s national animal symbols are lacking in protection, with a significant proportion now revealed to be experiencing population decline
Plastic flow: can land-based pollution be stopped?
Jul 29, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Asian countries are pledging to reduce the amount of land-based marine pollution, especially that flowing down their larger rivers
Under the sea
Jul 24, 2017
Written by
Keith Wilson
There’s a world of visual wonder beneath the waves but it requires equipment, knowledge and an awareness of the environment to properly capture
Sun Block: when the sun stops shining
Jul 22, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
A short, summer eclipse in America has solar power generators preparing for a literal black out
Dust up: storms and illness in North America
Jul 19, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
A dramatic increase in dust storms across the western United States has occurred alongside an upsurge of valley fever. New research is exploring possible links between the two, and looking at the complex causes of both
Climate Actions: when the law gets involved
Jul 15, 2017
Written by
Marco Magrini
Geographical’s regular look at the world of climate change. This month, Marco Magrini looks at the legal challenges that lie ahead
Laughing gas released as the Arctic melts
Jul 13, 2017
Written by
Ella Taibel
A study from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has revealed that the Arctic tundra could release significant amounts of nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) into the atmosphere given the right conditions
Bug’s Life: the demise of insects
Jul 08, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
It’s not just the bees that are disappearing. Insects across the board are showing dramatic drops in population levels, leading to a serious knock-on effect for ecosystems everywhere
The dangers of deep-sea mining
Jun 26, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Far beneath the waves, a race is unfolding to claim ownership of the world’s seabed – or, more specifically, to the minerals and other geological resources contained within the seabed itself. But is this increased activity putting global marine biodiversity…
The importance of conserving of Kenya’s seagrass meadows
Jun 20, 2017
Written by
Ella Taibel
Compared to other types of carbon sink, seagrass in Kenya can absorb 35 times more carbon – a fact that is helping to kick-start poverty alleviation schemes in the region
Film Stars
Jun 19, 2017
Written by
Keith Wilson
Who in their right mind wants to shoot with film in this day and age? In fact, film photography is becoming popular again, especially with professionals looking for new dimensions and natural, saturated tones. Film, it seems, is ‘cool’
High Hopes: The promises of geoengineering
Jun 17, 2017
Written by
Marco Magrini
Geographical’s regular look at the world of climate change. This month, Marco Magrini looks at geoengineering the planet
Landscape Photographer of the Year 2017 – Open for entries
Jun 08, 2017
Written by
Geographical
Calling photographers passionate about capturing and sharing great images of Britain’s dramatic and varied landscape!
Future of the Paris Climate Agreement – the expert view
Jun 07, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
Five experts weigh-in on the future of the Paris Agreement now that the United States federal government is no longer involved
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